Parasyte -the maxim- (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2014, Parasyte -the maxim- is an animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. A species of parasitic aliens descends on Earth and quickly infiltrates humanity by entering the brains of vulnerable targets; insatiable beings that gain total control of their host and are capable of transforming themselves to feed on unsuspecting prey. High school student Shinichi Izumi falls victim to one of these parasites, but the creature fails to take over his brain and ends up in his right hand.
Who’s in it. Parasyte -the maxim- stars Nobunaga Shimazaki as Izumi Shinichi (voice), Aya Hirano as Migi-(voice), Kana Hanazawa as Satomi Murano (voice) and Kiyono Yasuno as Yuko Tachikawa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Parasyte -the maxim- sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, HiDive and Hidive Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parasyte -the maxim- page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parasyte -the maxim- (2014)?
- In US, Parasyte -the maxim- is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, HiDive and Hidive Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parasyte -the maxim- worth watching?
- Parasyte -the maxim- holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Parasyte -the maxim-?
- Parasyte -the maxim- stars Nobunaga Shimazaki, Aya Hirano, Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno and Hiroyuki Yoshino.
- When was Parasyte -the maxim- released?
- Parasyte -the maxim- was released in 2014.